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https://www.roseerinstokes.com/ What is undeniable is the deeply honest approach to her musical storytelling, a wide-open emotional tableau that is representative of the silence of the vast forests and big open skies of the northern Ontario city of North Bay, where Stokes was born and raised. Stokes is a five-time Northern Ontario Music and Film Award nominee. Her Sophomore LP, ‘When The Sun Goes...

https://familynamemusic.com/ Their music carries a playful push-and-pull—Ben leans into newgrass and old-timey roots, while Jacob brings a flair for indie-folk and classic country. The result? A dynamic sound layered with heartfelt lyrics, hope, and hard-earned wisdom, all delivered with brotherly charm and just the right amount of tension. The Family Name have just released “Don’t Choke,” their s...

https://www.graciejet.com/ A multi-faceted artist, Gracie is not only a songwriter and performer but also a practicing nurse who worked tirelessly on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those experiences of resilience, compassion, and exhaustion profoundly shaped her perspective and songwriting. Her lyrics often read like journal entries — raw, honest reflections that illuminate her huma...

This episode of The Lonesome Cowboy Podcast includes discussion about mental health matters and mentions suicide prevention and loss. If you’re in distress, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Canada for support 24/7/365. You matter. Please take good care of yourself https://www.maureenpollard.org/ https://maureenpollardassociates.com/ Maureen Pollard is a registered social worker with a pri...

Like everyone, James has had his share of challenges. He was an energetic and creative child who was always daydreaming and displaying his imagination through acting and drawing. That, of course, was challenging for James’ academics. He struggled in school, except in art class, in which he excelled. His imagination really sparked when, at 16 years old, a friend put a guitar in James’s hands. Right...

What’s to tell? East Coast background, from a family with a musical mother and a TV-holic father. Started playing music seriously later in life and rekindled the love of writing music when I met two lovely young ladies by happenstance (yes, that’s where the name came from) at a local music festival. After 8 years and 3 studio albums, the band sadly dissolved. But when one chapter ends, another beg...

https://irishmillie.ca/ Irish Millie is an 18-year-old Canadian fiddler, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Peterborough, Ontario, blending East Coast drive, Bluegrass energy, and Contemporary Trad grit. A 7-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, she has been recognized with two 2026 nominations for her latest EP Between Then and Now — Young Performer of the Year (her fifth in this...

Her debut EP Afrikaanman Fairytale was released in May 2024, went #1 on campus radio charts, and was featured on notable Spotify playlists. She has performed at the Ontario’s Black Music Conference, opening for artists like Jully Black, and has received the 2025 Canadian Emerging Artist Music Awards (CEAMA) Artist in Residence in Toronto. https://zochimusic.com/ Brian Tremblay’s Lonesome Cowboy Co...

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Taking their namesake from a track off their 2022 album “Heartache Kid,” Matt Moran & the Palominos were born. Following the release of Heartache Kid, they hit the road at a near constant pace. This work ethic has garnered them a loyal fanbase as well as mentions on national outlets such as American Songwriter and Saving Country Music. They are currently working on their next full-length album. “I...

Bree Taylor’s artistry has already been recognized with nominations, competition placements, and national attention, but her journey is only just beginning. With her “Rebel Country” sound, undeniable stage presence, and relentless drive, she is poised to become not just a Canadian success story, but an international force in country music. Bree Taylor is a fearless songwriter and performer, and he...

Joel Brogon is a Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter from South Texas. His musical journey is deeply influenced by a rich tapestry of genres, drawing inspiration from classic Singer/Songwriters, folk sounds of the 70s, and traditional 90s Country music. At the heart of Brogon’s artistry lies a profound commitment to narrative storytelling, weaving tales inspired by his own life experiences and those...

REVIEWS: "Ann Ramsey offers a rare combination of musical, vocal and songwriting delight. Her guitar playing and vocal clarity work together in a way that sweetly carry the evocative lyrics of her originals and timeless covers, captivating the listener and leaving us eager for more. Ann is as good a performer -- and as nice a person -- as they come. Find out for yourself!" --Andy Phillips, Host, M...

From soft-spoken fingerpicking to full-band barn-burners, singer/songwriter VANCAMP crafts award-winning songs that walk the line between quiet vulnerability and crowd-lifting energy. While rooted in folk, VANCAMP’s sound draws just as much from indie rock and alt-pop — pairing shimmering guitars and layered harmonies with raw, reflective songwriting. The project began in the quiet moments of the...

Rushfest has already happened. Sometimes the Lonesome Cowboy schedule doesn’t sync up with events. It’s still a great story! Curated by RUSHfest Scotland founder Steve Brown and Canadian superfan and music journalist Paul Beaulieu, RUSHfest Canada is more than a fan convention—it’s a legacy event with heart, history, and an extraordinary mission: all profits will be donated to Brain Cancer Researc...

Tom Dunphy is the husband of Lonesome Cowboy guest Tara Dunphy. Together, they play in the classic country band, The Rizdales. Now, both of them have solo careers, and Tom has released his first solo album. “I wanted to make a stripped-down country record without a drummer,” he says. “Most of my songwriting is now done standing by the campfire—I have them year-round—working out words and music in...

Their music has been featured on film, commercials, radio, and television, and they have performed and recorded with the best in the game from percussion legend Giovanni Hidalgo to NOLA legends Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Joe Lastie of Preservation Hall fame. Their extensive touring experience has allowed them to share the stage with the likes of Trombone Shorty, The Roots, and T...

Douglas John Cameron has been described as a modern-day troubadour. His songwriting and performing career spans almost four decades and is rooted deeply in the folk/blues/country tradition. In 1985, his tune " Mona With The Children" hit the top 20 in Canada and garnered a Juno nomination. Recently, he has applied his songwriting and composing talents to the world of television and movies. Cameron...

After Warjunk's demise Glen took 3 years to study Jazz theory and styles and began to focus on acoustic music with an eye towards a primarily “live” musical endeavor aimed at connecting with an audience in intimate settings and through a wide variety of genres performed acoustically. When Glen ran into Graham at a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds show in 2014 he proposed the idea of an acoustic duo. Well...

With four nominated albums, a founding member of Oh Darling, headlining four international tours, and sold-out shows across the country, she has also travelled extensively through Ireland, Appalachia and Louisiana to pursue her love of traditional music. Rosalyn is the Executive Director of Folk Canada, Canada's largest conference for the Folk, Roots, and Traditional music industry. She serves on...

Onion Honey may hail from Ontario’s tech capital, but musicians Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play folk music like an old-fashioned string band. The multi-talented lineup all sing harmony, write songs, and pass around banjo, guitar, mandolin, and double bass in performance. Three years of weekly ‘Banjo Church’ livecasts polished their onstage rapport to a high shi...

Chris performs solo and with collaborators Jen Calder (percussion, backing vocals) and Jared MacKay (bass), The Larks. His music has always been just a little different. Eccentric, maybe. Quirky even. Original, and at the same time, somehow familiar. Forever fascinated by how music works, he began writing songs as a teenager and since then, has written hundreds. Early days in a punk band, a few ye...

Tara says, “There is nothing like the magic of music to bring back memories, encourage movement and human connection. The first thing I tell residents when we meet is that I want to play what they want to hear, because this is not MY show, it is theirs. We get to know each other, and I find out that magic song that makes them smile.” https://www.taradunphymusic.com/ Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowbo...

Ultimate Rick Jones is an International musical enterprise based in Indiana (Rick's not from there, he just lives there.) Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast is a free publication. There’s no charge to subscribe. If you enjoy what I’m doing here and want to support me financially, please go to the subscriptions and make a pledge. Thank you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to di...

Marshall has the distinction of being a Maple Blues Award and Canadian Independent Music Award nominee His fiery approach to guitar playing and catchy song-writing has had him compared to Rory Gallagher (Rock Radio Magazine), Taj Mahal, Roy Bookbinder and Corey Harris (Rootstime), to Johnny Winter and Kim Mitchell (Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor) and Woody Guthrie (Living Blues). He’s also been...